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Walkhampton Church House cross is a wayside cross situated on the east side of Church House, approximately 650 metres north-east of Walkhampton village in Devon. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the widespread tradition of erecting stone crosses in prominent locations throughout Devon and the wider south-west. The cross survives as a testament to medieval religious practice and the importance of wayside markers in the medieval landscape, serving as focal points for devotion and navigation along parish routes. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a significant example of Devon's rich heritage of stone crosses.
Walkhampton Church House cross: a wayside cross on the east side of Church House, 650m north east of Walkhampton village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009194. View the official record →
Walkhampton Church House cross is a wayside cross situated on the east side of Church House, approximately 650 metres north-east of Walkhampton village in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009194.
Walkhampton Church House cross: a wayside cross on the east side of Church House, 650m north east of Walkhampton village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1009194.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pound and hut circles N of Hawk's Tor (7.5 km), Beatland Corner socket stone: a wayside cross 900m south east of Shaugh Prior church (7.9 km), Two cairns with stone rows E of Collard Tor on Wotter Common (8.5 km).
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